Travel Scholarships

SACNAS-provided travel scholarships are one option for undergraduate and graduate students to consider when seeking funding support to attend SACNAS’ National Diversity in STEM Conference. Accepted awardees will have access to funding OR lodging support from SACNAS, as well as specialized programming to welcome and orient them to the conference.

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Important Dates

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have extended our application deadline. This means you can submit your application anytime now through July 10th 5pm PT. We encourage you to submit as early as you can and not to wait until the deadline. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Full Scholarships

Full scholarships:

Are available for applicants interested in pursuing research relevant to biomedical or behavioral sciences.

Current community college, undergraduate, graduate student pursuing a STEM field

Application Components & Requirements

1. A complete SACNAS Travel Scholarship application will contain:

Statement of purpose (500-word limit)

One letter of recommendation

Unofficial transcript (Unofficial transcript confirms that applicant is a currently enrolled student. GPA is NOT considered when reviewing a travel scholarship application.)

2. Applications must be received through the online application submission system by July 10th, 2020, 5:00 PM Pacific Time. You will be responsible to ensure your application is complete, including following up with your recommender to ensure they submit their letter before their deadline.

No email or late submissions will be accepted (It is recommended that you submit your application with ample time prior to the deadline to avoid any technical issues)

All submissions are final.

Selection Process

Each application will be reviewed by independent scientific reviewers.

Students who are attending and presenting for the first time at a SACNAS conference.

Students who are attending a SACNAS conference for the first time, but are not presenting.

Students who are returning to a SACNAS conference and are presenting for the first time at a SACNAS conference.